Uber has announced a new update that will allow a user to add Venmo as a payment method when using Uber and Uber Eats. The feature will reportedly available in the upcoming weeks, though an official launch date hasn’t been given.

The partnership will also let you split your rides and food orders with your friend via Venmo as your payment method, without paying an extra fee.

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Here’s how to use Venmo as your primary payment option:

Log into your Uber app.

Select Venmo as your payment option, in the payment section under your Uber profile,and you’ll be automatically re-directed to the Venmo app.

The payment will then come from your Venmo balance, linked bank account or debit card.

With this update, you won’t have to go manually from opening the Uber app to the Venmo one. Uber will automatically re-direct you to the Venmo app, making the process slightly more seamless.The splitting fare fee method that has been in place all along will still be available for those without Venmo, but you will be charged $0.25 per transaction.